Dr. Wendy Ellis made the decision to become a veterinarian later in life and knew right away that it was a perfect fit for her love of animals and science. She became an emergency clinician right out of veterinary school and has been doing it ever since. A fan of the fast pace, case variety and problem-solving component of emergency medicine, she is gratified to send pets back home to their families. Dr. Ellis likes any case that challenges her to look deeper for answers to problems, but is especially interested in emergency surgery because it gives her the ability to make a difference in a matter of moments.

On today’s show, Dr. Ellis will talk about misconceptions some pet owners have with regard to care and some helpful information on different health-related issues. She will also discuss what is microchipping, how microchipping is done and why it’s so important.